Meet Our Board Members
The Team that is Enclined to Empowering Growth through Dedictaed Leadership
Dr. Hirya Nahiranda
MD | Board Member
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A feminist, medical doctor, and human rights activist currently pursuing a Master's in Surgery. He is passionate about gender-affirming care, especially surgical care. Currently works at Ark Wellness Hub, where he heads the surgical team.
Maurice Kabazzi
Board Secretary
A distinguished legal practitioner and advocate recognised for his expertise in human rights, regional integration, and commercial legal frameworks. He holds an LLM and LLB from Makerere University, and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre. He received the Erasmus grant for human rights studies at the European University Institute, Italy. He is working on a paper titled 'Reimagining Reproductive Justice in Africa: The Malabo Protocol and the Africentric' submitted to the African Union Office of Legal Counsel. He is also recognised as the third-best essayist by the African Court Coalition. Throughout his career, he has balanced research with advocacy in social justice and human rights. He has served as an Advocacy and Research Associate at the Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum and held strategic fellowships at Afya na Haki, specializing in regionalism supporting strategic litigations. He is a member of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Young Leaders Forum. Maurice is a vocal proponent of social justice and the founder and director general of Afrimission for Human Rights and Social Justice, a policy think tank on the African Union. His research and practice are dedicated to advancing international criminal law, regional economic integration, and human rights and social justice across Africa. He is bilingual in English and French.
Tendo Joy
Board Member
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A feminist social worker by profession, holding a Master's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from the Uganda Management Institute. She currently serves as Programs Manager at Rella Women's Foundation and is also the founder of Pages Foundation Uganda. Beyond her professional work, Tendo Joy is a professional swimmer and a mother. She is passionate about learning spaces where knowledge can be shared and nurtured, and where diversity can be explored and embraced openly.
Brendah Naka
Board Chairperson
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Brendah is a feminist, human rights advocate, and the Executive Director of Amaka Women Empowerment Initiative (AWEI), a feminist, women-led community-based organization that addresses the intersection of gender inequality, poverty, discrimination, violence, and limited access to inclusive healthcare services. With over nine years of experience working closely with transgender and gender-diverse individuals across various organizations, they have led frontline initiatives and projects that challenge injustice and inequality affecting women in all their diversity in Uganda. They are committed to advancing gender justice, human rights, and inclusive community development through advocacy, leadership, and grassroots organizing.
Abigail Clarckson
Board Member
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Abigail Clarckson is a feminist, human rights activist, and a Congolese refugee living in Uganda. She is also a makeup artist. She has worked with various organizations, including Golden Centre for Women's Rights, Rainbow Africa Initiative, and Anna Foundation, in the areas of peer support, advocacy, and communications. Drawing from her lived experience, she is passionate about promoting equality, inclusion, and empowering vulnerable communities.
Namatta Sheila Makeyline
Board Treasurer
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A feminist currently serving as the Board Treasurer for the Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center (FIL Center). She is an entrepreneur and the founder of Celestique Bags LTD, a business focused on handcrafted bags and fashion accessories. Beyond her work in business, she is passionate about community development, youth empowerment, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. She has volunteered with AHF Uganda Cares, supporting young people through HIV awareness, stigma reduction, and community engagement. These experiences have strengthened her commitment to advocacy, leadership, and meaningful social change, mostly focusing on trans and gender-diverse individuals.
Samantha Jordans
Executive Director - Feminist Inclusion Center
